Health Condition 1: G- Mental Health
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Auriculo-acupuncture: The press needle with 3X3mm will inserted unilaterally left ear penetration up to 0.3 mm perpendicularly from the outer part to inward on each participants with 30
Sponsors
Dr T Manikandan
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both genders 2. Individuals with the age group with 18 to 30 years. 3. Individuals who score above 50 in State Trait Anxiety Inventory. 4. Signing written informed consent. Agreeing to participate in the study and adhere to doctors instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals experiencing any chronic illness (e.g., CKD, Heart disease) 2. Individuals with a history of significant trauma. 3. Individuals with chronic medical or mental health conditions & Needle phobia. 4. Individuals using any psychotropic medications. 5. Individuals undergoing physical and/or psychological rehabilitation therapy. 6. Individuals advised by physicians against participating in other therapeutic interventions. 7. Extensive ear rings. 8. Female during menstruation, pregnancy and lactation. 9. Open wounds, burns or scalds in the ears.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of changes in parasympathetic activation using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) before and after the intervention among individuals experiencing situational anxiety. HRV measures the variation in time intervals between consecutive heartbeats and serves as a straightforward yet effective tool for assessing fluctuations in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity via neurocardiac and heart-brain interactions. It also provides insights into blood pressure (BP), gastrointestinal, cardiac, and vascular tone. The impact of auriculoacupuncture at point zero and the adrenal point on cardiac autonomic functions will be examined through HRV among individuals with situational anxiety. Collected data will be interpreted and analyzed to derive conclusionsTimepoint: Baseline, After 14 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The impact of auriculoacupuncture on Point Zero and the adrenal point among individuals experiencing situational anxiety was assessed using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). This scale consists of twenty questions designed to identify individuals with anxiety issues and to guide interventions aimed at reducing anxiety. The items on the scale assess self-reported anxiety symptoms and cognitive factors that may hinder performance in students. Due to its simplicity and brevity, the STAI scale is recommended for screening anxiety-related impairments and guiding intervention strategies. Respondents rate the extent to which each statement applies to them, ranging from not at all to very much so, using a 4-point scale.Timepoint: Baseline, After 14 Days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Geethanjali
International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed